Legendary McLaren F1 GTR Up For Auction
Apr 13, 2012 | 04:32 PM
#21
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Let's not get too crazy here. 
We'll see if my predictions hold true when the auction occurs. You really never know what might happen in that environment. It only takes two people with deep pockets who want the car bad enough to upset all logic and push this thing to an amazing result.
My sincere hope is that it finally finds a good home.
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We'll see if my predictions hold true when the auction occurs. You really never know what might happen in that environment. It only takes two people with deep pockets who want the car bad enough to upset all logic and push this thing to an amazing result.
My sincere hope is that it finally finds a good home.
>8^)
ER
Apr 14, 2012 | 04:29 PM
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As per usual Peloton speaks the words of truth. A couple of these GTR are running in historic GT racing series in Europe at the moment so there is a place for them.
As for this particular car I think its biggest selling point is its livery, which I think is the best of the long tails.
The thing is once you have bought this car I suspect your costs will only have just started, will it need recomissioning having stood for so long. And if you intend to race you are going to need technical backing from either McLaren or someone like Lanzanti and that is going to cost a heap
As for this particular car I think its biggest selling point is its livery, which I think is the best of the long tails.
The thing is once you have bought this car I suspect your costs will only have just started, will it need recomissioning having stood for so long. And if you intend to race you are going to need technical backing from either McLaren or someone like Lanzanti and that is going to cost a heap
Apr 15, 2012 | 05:14 AM
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Lanzante's doesn't cost the earth; normal servicing costs are on par with BMW and their hourly rate isn't buttock-tensingly high. I know of a high mnumber of F1's and F1 GTR's that go through Lanzante's so that many owners can't be wrong and they are a top-notch company 
Apr 15, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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Lanzante's doesn't cost the earth; normal servicing costs are on par with BMW and their hourly rate isn't buttock-tensingly high. I know of a high mnumber of F1's and F1 GTR's that go through Lanzante's so that many owners can't be wrong and they are a top-notch company
Apr 17, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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According to this article in the Daily Mail, Bohams are apparently predicting a result somewhere in the $5M USD range. Guess we will see if that proves to be true? I remain a bit skeptical...
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Going, going, gone in 60 seconds? Supercar expected to fetch £3million at auction... and it can't even be driven on roads
This ultimate version of the UK’s greatest-ever supercar is expected to fetch more than £3million when it is sold off in California.
The 1997 McLaren F1 GTR is a race car based on the iconic 240mph F1 model, the fastest production car to ever come out of England.
And the model on offer is the legendary ex-GTC Gulf Team Davidoff McLaren F1 GTR FIA GT Endurance Racing Coupe.
It was the last of just 28 GTRs built by the Woking-based firm when it rolled off the production line.
And this F1 is known as the Longtail version thanks to its longer front and rear overhangs which are designed to boost downforce on the racetrack.
Just ten Longtails were built, with each using a 6-litre V12 engine developing a staggering 600bhp - while weighing less than 1,000kg.
UK'S ULTIMATE SUPERCAR STATS
Engine: 6-litre V12
Acceleration: 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds
Top Speed: 240mph
Fuel efficiency: Around six miles to the gallon
Raced: 1995 to 2005
Previous auctions: £2.53million in 2008
Road use: Four GTRs have been converted
Total produced: 28
The car has been raced at the Nurburgring, Donington and Laguna Seca tracks with the driver sat uniquely in the middle of the car.
It is being sold at The 2012 Bonhams Auction of Exceptional Motorcars, which will take place on August 16th and 17th at Quail Lodge in Carmel.
Bonhams has described the McLaren as 'the 20th Century’s ultimate motoring icon' and is expecting it to fetch in excess of £3.15 million.
The auctioneers claim the Gordon Murray-designed race car is 'one of the finest and most exclusive and charismatic racing coupes available anywhere in the world'.
Mark Osborne, head of motoring at Bonhams, added: 'We are delighted to have been appointed by an international collector to represent this breathtaking piece of competition machinery.
'Racing legends like the McLaren F1 GTR rarely if ever appear at auction.'
The McLaren F1 road car was built between 1993 and 1998 with famous owners including Jay Leno and Rowan Atkinson.
Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson crashed his F1 for the second time last year and despite causing in excess of £1 million damage, the comic is still having the car rebuilt because of its soaring value.
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This ultimate version of the UK’s greatest-ever supercar is expected to fetch more than £3million when it is sold off in California.
The 1997 McLaren F1 GTR is a race car based on the iconic 240mph F1 model, the fastest production car to ever come out of England.
And the model on offer is the legendary ex-GTC Gulf Team Davidoff McLaren F1 GTR FIA GT Endurance Racing Coupe.
It was the last of just 28 GTRs built by the Woking-based firm when it rolled off the production line.
And this F1 is known as the Longtail version thanks to its longer front and rear overhangs which are designed to boost downforce on the racetrack.
Just ten Longtails were built, with each using a 6-litre V12 engine developing a staggering 600bhp - while weighing less than 1,000kg.
UK'S ULTIMATE SUPERCAR STATS
Engine: 6-litre V12
Acceleration: 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds
Top Speed: 240mph
Fuel efficiency: Around six miles to the gallon
Raced: 1995 to 2005
Previous auctions: £2.53million in 2008
Road use: Four GTRs have been converted
Total produced: 28
The car has been raced at the Nurburgring, Donington and Laguna Seca tracks with the driver sat uniquely in the middle of the car.
It is being sold at The 2012 Bonhams Auction of Exceptional Motorcars, which will take place on August 16th and 17th at Quail Lodge in Carmel.
Bonhams has described the McLaren as 'the 20th Century’s ultimate motoring icon' and is expecting it to fetch in excess of £3.15 million.
The auctioneers claim the Gordon Murray-designed race car is 'one of the finest and most exclusive and charismatic racing coupes available anywhere in the world'.
Mark Osborne, head of motoring at Bonhams, added: 'We are delighted to have been appointed by an international collector to represent this breathtaking piece of competition machinery.
'Racing legends like the McLaren F1 GTR rarely if ever appear at auction.'
The McLaren F1 road car was built between 1993 and 1998 with famous owners including Jay Leno and Rowan Atkinson.
Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson crashed his F1 for the second time last year and despite causing in excess of £1 million damage, the comic is still having the car rebuilt because of its soaring value.
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